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How to get fromIstanbul to Gilgitby bus, plane or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Istanbul to Gilgit by bus, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, fly to Gilgit

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    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Gilgit (GIL)planeIST - GIL
    12h 15m
    $233–755

  2. Bus, fly to Skardu Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Skardu Airport (KDU)planeIST - KDU
    3. Take the taxi from Skardu Airport (KDU) to Gilgittaxi
    14h 27m
    $318–955

Istanbul (IST) to Gilgit (GIL) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration10h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$234Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Gilgit, Pakistan?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Gilgit. However, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, then fly to Gilgit (GIL). Alternatively, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Skardu Airport (KDU), then take the taxi to Gilgit.

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